Expert Tips

To make your own pumpkin pie spice, combine these ground spices: 4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Store in a tightly sealed container. Use what you need for this recipe and store the remainder in a tightly sealed container.

Sprinkling flour on the pie crust ensures a well-baked crust for moist pies.